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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 17, 1935

Page

3

Local Notices from Ballinafad And Area

Mrs. Robert English of Toronto visited her sister Mrs Bert Rogers last week. Mr and Mrs Hoy Culp spent Monday with friends in Hamilton. Mrs Robert Moody and Mrs E Boarman Mrs Cripps and Mr Wm Harding left Monday on a motor trip to Sault Ste Marie. Mr A Bunto returned Sunday from Toronto Hospital and condition not much improved.

Robert English Toronto Bert. Rogers Hoy Culp Hamilton Robert Moody E. Boarman Cripps Wm. Harding Sault Ste. Marie A. Bunto Toronto Hospital Roce Allan Marie Evelyn Pearen Wuth McKeown Davis Royce Patterson Jamies Lynch Alex, Clark St. Catharines My. Jos. Oukes Myr Robert Warnett Arkell Mir A. Wakh Wellington W. Co. T. UL Oscar Ostrander Mrrs Gerry Guelph Union Austin R. Rudd Gea. _ Harwood Guelph Robert Harwood Mockwood Lawrence Oakes Myra George Oakes Women's Institute Presbyterian Church Mra J. A. Laird Tin Young People's Society of the United Church Cithwnship Dorla Watson Wei Whe Velen Bayne Helen Hayna Jean Gordon Kisdla Gordon Marygaret Pusnore Edward Pusmore George Way Wilfred Mindle Yreasurer Mise Shianbuth Wesley Murr Mary St. Johi Min Talert Moore Nell Miland Bénaplbal

Neighborhood News Interesting items about other centres

Readers are kept informed on happenings in nearby communities through concise notes and short reports. The column highlights small events, local color, and social updates of interest to residents.

Local News from Grand Valley and Milton

Sunday visits feature Mr Chas McNally in Grand Valley and Mr and Mrs OC Harrison in Acton. A Milton wedding unites Miss Jean McDonald and Mr Leslie Icam with Rev McPaul officiating. A new card club meets Fridays as young residents lease a house. A large local vote stirred main street while Jack Burgess broke an arm and Roy Puckering injured a finger in recent quarrel.

Chas. McNally Grand Valley Leslie Icam Jean McDonald Milton

Oakville Obituary and Local Highlights in Brief

The death of Geo. W. Mayer at Cliffview Farm is reported aged 81. Oakville notes the new Oakville Intermediate Hockey executive, a bank transfer from Irene Wass, and local anecdotes from D. Cameron’s 17th birthday. A motorist, George Nibble, faces a charge for driving without a license after a collision with 9 year old Blanky Croft. A broken bottle injures Ted McDermott, and Kerr Street wind storm disrupts hydro service by toppling a tree and high tension wire.

Geo. W. Mayer Cliffview Farm Oakville Mies Irene Wass Bank of Oronto Toronto Tuenday D. O Cameron KK. C Bor Tn’ Lochle Glengarry George Nibble Hornby Blanky Croft Kerr Street W. E. McViven Ted McDermott

Eden Mills Anniversary Services Held At United Church

Anniversary observances at the United Church featured Rev A G Hewat of Ponsonby in the morning with the Rockwood male quartet and Rev Dr K E Morrow of Acton in the evening with the Stone Church choir. Large audiences enjoyed both services as townspeople visited and a church supper followed.

United Church A. G. Hewat Ponsonby Rockwood EK. MO Morrow Acton Stone Church Henlan California Johnston Robt. Wilson John Watson Arkell George Wilson Bunbeam Miscion Pracbyterian Mises Irene Elale Matchel Sian Yobt Wilson Wille Curry Mar Watson Adr Oscar Locker Ospringe Erin Paull Unis Florence McAlpine Guelph Wlantier Lowville My. Anderson Ducur Locker John Locker Lorena Locker Oupringe Mow W. Early Cameron Ram~ Uhaw Nunaigaweya Bomerville Mada Gelital Myre. Gewald Toronto Mra. Spinks Mixa Anne Littl Caledon Wil Wilson Wil. Wilson Mar Mid Maurvey Lansdale Hubert Lanadiyly I ‘Tuck Yyder James Tulton D. Taylor Morrul Lindsay Tolton

Erin Fall Fair wins prize as locals attend chorus and visit

Erins residents travel to Gatarday for the Fall and support the Choral Society at Everton led by Aim. Wnt. Black. The Erin Fall Fair awards second prize to the local school's agricultural float. Mr George Cook announces engagement to Miss Eileen Taylor of Guelph prompting interest among nearby families.

George Cook Wiss Eileen Taylor Guelph

Limehouse Community Progress And Social Notes

Limehouse road work advances with bridge forms removed and a passable road. New houses on Passe Grille club property taking shape. Mr and Mrs Stewart Wright moved to a new home. Residents moving to Dolly Varden. Local youth enjoyed a dance at Mr and Mrs Barrett with the orchestra. The Monday election drew a large Limehouse crowd. Weather boosted weekend visitors as locals and Toronto guests attended social events. Multiple residents visited or hosted over the weekend, with several families traveling to Toronto and Chicago. a funeral in Gulf and details of Mr Locke’s illness and Aurora service provided. The Limehouse railroad project last seen progressing with a train shovel operation for debris removal.

Stewart Wright Bri Mrs. Martin Dolly Varden Andrs. Barrett Limehouse Wollerd Mra. Wollett Gordon Grace Mre Warwick Toronto Arthur Ivens Thos. Ivens Mrcs Winnifred Ivens Mira. Gale Pax Tall H. Caldwell Thorold Calra Mummery Boughty Marshall Stephenison John Locke Aurora Tind Wt Mis A. J. Binethurst Gulf Jou Locke Hig Laby Kalluiva Youdon

Presbyterian Women lead meetings in Rockwood and area

The Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs N McLean's home with readings by Mrs Brown and a paper by Mrs Elva Pearen on thanks giving. The group appointed an executive for November and hosted a Sunday drama by Norfolk Street Church members. The Eramosa plowmen held a weather friendly annual match on Mr W Major's farm with fifteen entrants and Bramsden's Institute hosted refreshments. Many local residents visited or were mentioned in weekly social notes.

Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society Presbyterian Church Norfolk Street Guelph Women's Missionary Society of Johnston Galilee Eramosa Ontario Plowmen's Association Wm. Major W. ©. Grenzebach Woodstock Brambsn Women's Institute

Georgetown social notes and church events delayed theft report

Georgetown Mra D Sheley of Detroit visits with her parents Mr and Mrs J N ONeil. Oakville visitors with Mr and Mrs O T McKay. Joseph Beaumont at Bellville for Anglican Provincial Synod. Harvest Home services at Holy Trinity Hamilton and sermons at St George and St Albans. Early Sunday thieves broke into Georgetown Pharmacy Ltd stealing goods via broken glass and rear door. Orion Lodge No 109 OOP installs officers as Milton staff reports.

D. Sheley Detroit Mra J. N. Oneil Husband Oakville O. T. McKay Joseph Beaumont Bellville Provincia W. G. O. Thompson Sho Harvest Holy Trinity Church Hamilton Griffin Thompson St. George's St. Alban’s Georgetown Pharmacy Ltd Jack D. Harrison F. Babcock Milton Orion Lodge No. 109 Herald

Erin and Toronto Visitors Attend Erin Wedding Anniversary

Erin residents Jerome Hunter and his father R H Hunter visit from British Columbia. Enid Brett of Rosemount stays with sister Mrs Clayton Barbour and Mr Barbour. Georgy Cooke hosts on October 6 for the 49th wedding anniversary. Sam Patterson of Caludon recuperates from a heart attack. Bertha Hamilton of Toronto visits Norman Barbour and John D Stephens of Kingsmill calls on Erin and Willsburg relatives.

Jerome Hunter British Columbia R. H. Hunter Enid Brett Rosemount Clayton Barbour Barbour Georgy Cooke Erin Sam Patterson Cal’ Udon Bertha Hamilton Toronto Normann Barbour Hamilton John D. Stephens Kingsmill Ontario Erin and Willsburg

Milton News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Changes

Mrs T C Dales left for New Jersey to visit her daughter. Harvey Philp secured a position at International Harvester. Mrs TL HW Diester of Garden Prairie NY stayed with cousin Mrs George D Pearson. A reception for Mrs Gooch on her forthcoming marriage. District rally in Milton featuring a banquet at Odd Fellows Temple with W Babcock presiding. Arnold Cantelon sold Weat End Meat Market to W F Allison of Acton. Harry Smith and Warry N Smith of Hamilton take a week holiday in New York City visiting Nutley New Jersey before returning.

T. C. Dales New Jersey Harvey Philp International Harvester Con Ptant Hamilton TL. HW. Diester Garden Prairie George D. Pearson Warry N. Smith Hamilton New York City Wellington Nutley N. J

Burlington Notes On Local Homes and Names

Burlington residents report Mr. and Mrs. W O Rhynan returning from the American Hospital Association convention in St Louis Missouri. Mr E Hobbys is injured after a sidewalk fall on Water Street. Fire damages the N Bullack and Son residence. George Tapley resigns as organist at St Luke’s church. Hehn appointed printing instructor in Gauhawa Schools. About 250 attend a Sunday radioterion for Dr W J Deadman fire on the Plaing road. High school board discusses a teacher class in public speaking under Principal Yate Casotts.

W. O. Rhynan American Hospital St. Louis Musouri Murray Green Huntsville P. Nevins E. Hobbys Water Street N. Bullack & Sona George Tapley St. Lukes Church Hehn Gauhawa W. J. Deadman Plaing Road High &Echoo Ollby Kire A. Meteon Yate —Casotts

Fractured OCR Snippet Yields Vague Weather Note

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a thermometer, a day in New York, and a brief interjection, but lacks a coherent event or names to anchor a full news item.

After Harvest Cultivation for Weed Control in Crops

After harvest cultivation is a practical method to weaken weeds by bringing root systems to the surface. Heat sunlight and dry weather aid destruction. deep ploughing helps control perennials, while timely disc harrow use can backfire by splitting roots. Regular shallow cultivation plus late fall ploughing reduces annual and perennial weed pressure for larger future yields.

Bride and Groom Exchange Humorous Wedding Quip

A groom, answering the minister near a wedding, recalls the last time he saw Dinah and lost interest after learning she was doing steady washing for seven families, a humorous reflection on his attraction and judgment.

Dinah

War memories and a camel lamp in a quiet reunion

A bandsman jokes about a camel mouthpiece tasting odd while his daughter explains using it to fill a lamp. An elderly man recalls a past head wound from Chickamauga as a young man asks about its visible scar, highlighting fading battles in a family moment.

Hearing Turns On Deaf Motorist Defense

In court a motorist claims deafness after a traffic issue. the judge retorts that he will have his hearing in the morning, and moves to the next case. The exchange highlights a courtroom moment about hearing and perception.

A Stove For Every Home In Modern Appliance Ad

An old advertisement promotes electric coal and wood stoves along with hot plates and accessories. It promises affordable terms and savings while claiming repair services for all units. The fragment mentions slavery era language and part-payment offers.

Stlove

Fragmentary call centers on a quarrel over a daughter

An elderly man and a young man converse in a terse, garbled dialogue about a daughter. The exchange suggests tension and a singular desire, hinted by the phrase I wanted. The lines resemble a dramatic or dialect sketch with incomplete wording.

Church News Anniversary Sunday Service Schedule

Church notices invite all to attend Anniversary Sunday on October 20 with morning service and evening sessions. The minister speaks on Tubing in with the Infinite. Bible study and Sechaes offered throughout the day. Everyone is welcome.

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Baptist Church Acton Announces Sunday Activities

The Baptist Church Acton lists events for Sunday October 20 1936 with a men’s meeting at 2.30 pm Sabbath School at 7.00 pm and a service. An anniversary service in the United Church is noted and the U P Guild meets Monday night at 1 sharp featuring an Amateur night.

Babbath Bservice United Church U. P. Guild

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Yieabe Mai Ea Walker

Notice to creditors warns all persons with claims against the estate of Yieabe Mai Ea Walker that claims must be sent to the solicitor by November 10, 1935. After that date the executor will distribute the estate and will not be liable to claimants not then listed. Dated Georgetown October 10, 1935.

Yieabe Mai Ea Walker Brampton Sany Dea Georgetown Kennetty Xtorney Gangdon John Atram-Smithy Alexander Titurtell Crown Robertson Sarre Chercol

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ballinafad Neighborhood News Eden Mills Dr. Blair Hugh Reid Cooper Palmerston Annie Burrows Coningsby R. D. Burrows Florence Edna Cooke Erin Parr Fergus George Grundy Marvin Cox Robt. King and Daughters Orton D. Stewart McLean Chisholm Towell Burlington Jims Kero Chickapmuga Ldle Pioneer Equipment CO Westwich St. Guelph, Ont Ebenezer United Church Nassagaweya Hunt Vespeler Admossyon R. HW. Somerville Spotless Cleaners Mill St, Acton Halton Hughes Cleaver Angelique Angeliquis Yrel Brown’s Drug Store Min Church News United Church of Canada Acton Paste—ev M. Merrew Zower Avenue Piresbisterian Knox Church EL L. Bennie Willow Street J. Cameron PY. E. Holmes Ont FOX Sale Coleman, Jr Erin Village Vannatter Pox Farm Ella Walker Hatten Wides Den Old Land F. L. Wright Free Press Office
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